Heard of a K-shaped economy? You’re living in it now

Much like the American people today, the economy is starkly divided — and it’s impacting the real estate market. Here’s how. Continue reading

Is the housing market in the midst of a recession? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thinks so

The Treasury Secretary blamed the Federal Reserve for the current housing recession and said that if the central bank cut interest rates more quickly, the recession could end. Continue reading

New client leads, murky waters: October’s mixed bag for real estate

Agents in October were less certain about the year ahead, even as they reported modest gains in their potential client pools. What gives? Intel combs through the results from its latest industry survey. Continue reading

Commissions held up in Year 1. Would a seller’s shift upend them?

As they compete among themselves for affordability-constrained homebuyers, fewer sellers are even attempting a hardline stance on the buyer-side commission, the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey finds. Continue reading

All signs point to ‘Goldilocks’ conditions for year-end home sales

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the “favorable” housing situation reflected in the latest jobs, housing and mortgage rate numbers. Continue reading

Majority of Americans now use AI to learn about the housing market

Despite incorporating the use of AI more and more in their market research, most Americans still see the real estate agent as the best resource when it comes to buying and selling, a new study by Realtor.com says. Continue reading

An interactive look inside the new-inventory run that’s losing steam

In its recurring series of interactive maps and charts, Inman’s data team brings hyperlocal listing data to real estate agents and brokerage leaders. Continue reading

Hopeful but wary, agents report slippage in listing pipelines: Intel

A renewed interest from homebuyer clients has been offset by lost ground with sellers, agents across the country tell Intel. It’s testing their newfound hope for the year ahead. Continue reading

Blueprint launches new subscription research platform for commercial executives

The new subscription platform, “Insights by Blueprint,” will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers. Continue reading

As homebuyers gain leverage, sellers get cold feet. Is it happening near you?

New listing business has been one of the few bright spots for real estate agents in a down market. But that light dimmed a bit this summer. With Inman Market View’s detailed maps and multi-market comparisons, take an interactive dive into the numbers m… Continue reading